Humanitas Health Services Inc
Huntingdon Valley, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 731505)
CMS process measure: 88.81 (state average 95.55 — below state average)
Serves: 79 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (484) 557-1481 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 71% would definitely recommend Humanitas Health Services Inc, and 61% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 88.81 versus a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, which is below the state average; CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice.
Humanitas Health Services Inc serves 79 ZIP codes from its office in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Humanitas Health Services Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 731505, since October 28, 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Humanitas Health Services Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, serving families in Montgomery County and the surrounding area. CMS Care Compare data does not include an ownership type for this hospice; families who want that detail should confirm directly with the provider. Humanitas has been Medicare-certified since October 28, 2022.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 71% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 61% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when patient counts are small; this does not necessarily indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Humanitas Health Services Inc scored 88.81, compared with a Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports that 36.7% of patients received visits during the last days of life, and a care index score of 6.
Humanitas Health Services Inc's service area, according to CMS data, spans 79 ZIP codes from its Huntingdon Valley office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Humanitas Health Services Inc is Medicare-certified under CCN 731505, effective October 28, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 71% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 61% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Humanitas Health Services Inc scored 88.81 on CMS's composite process measure, compared with the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it below the state average. CMS also reported that 36.7% of patients received visits during the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 79 ZIP codes from its office in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 79 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare data provided here does not list an ownership type for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (484) 557-1481 or check Medicare Care Compare directly to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Humanitas Health Services Inc has been Medicare-certified since October 28, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can begin at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment and focuses on comfort and quality of life, while hospice care is for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically when a doctor believes a person has a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support, and patients can still receive treatment for other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Humanitas Health Services Inc at (484) 557-1481 to ask about their specific care settings.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Humanitas Health Services Inc directly at (484) 557-1481 to learn how to begin care and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the size of its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are reported above for this hospice based on CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Humanitas Health Services Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/731505?state=PA to confirm current CMS ratings and measures.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.